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  1. 28-Jan-2012, 14:09 #1
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    Default is this correct?

    Could both options be correct?

    I appreciate you helping me with this child.
    I appreciate your helping with this child.
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    Default Re: is this correct?

    Yes.

    The second does not make explicit who is being helped.
    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.

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    It isn't clear how you intend to use this text, but if you are speaking to someone directly, then the second one would be, I appreciate your help with this child.
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    Default Re: is this correct?

    Quote Originally Posted by sherrie15 View Post
    ... if you are speaking to someone directly, then the second one would be, "I appreciate your help with this child".
    It could be, but 'I appreciate your helping with this child' is acceptable.
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    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.

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